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Read This! Books That Celebrate San Diego and the Golden State

Not sure what to get your kiddo for the holidays? Take a look at these books that celebrate our city and state of California.

By Cherie Gough December 15, 2014

Books are a staple on most family’s gift lists at the holidays. What better way to give the gift of reading than books about your kiddo’s home town. We’ve got some books to delight your little ones and remind them why California is called the Golden State. Click through the slideshow for a collection of books that celebrate our city and state.

The Tree Lady

The 100th anniversary of Balboa Park is happening in 2015. This book by H. Joseph Hopkins introduces San Diego kids to Kate Sessions, the “Mother of Balboa Park.” The book takes a historical look at Kate’s remarkable vision to remake San Diego from an arid desert landscape to a botanical beauty that welcomed thousands of visitors to the Panama-California Exposition in 1915. The story is sure to resonate with the budding naturalist who loves the outdoors and can connect to Kate the dreamer. It also is a book to celebrate the influence that one person can have in their community. The book celebrates Session’s gift to San Diego and might certainly make a good gift!

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Do you have a favorite book about San Diego or the Golden State? Tell us in the comments!

— Cherie Gough